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Children RSS Feed from ABC Goulburn Murray2018, Australian Broadcasting Corporationen-au15Wed, 21 Nov 2018 11:42:00 +1100Drought-affected farmers 'choosing which child to remove from boarding schools' due to hardshiphttps://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2018-11-21/farm-kids-education-at-risk-due-to-drought/10508602?source=rss
Parents of children in drought-affected areas are having to decide which of their kids to remove from boarding schools due to not being able to afford school fees, the head of a national rural group says.Wed, 21 Nov 2018 11:42:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201811\4921979.xmlABC Goulburn MurraywesternplainsbrokenhillillawarrariverinanewenglandupperhuntercentralwestwestqldsouthqldnorthqldnorthwesteyrenorthandwestriverlandgoulburnmurraygippslandCommunity and Society:Family and Children:AllCommunity and Society:Family and Children:ChildrenDisasters and Accidents:Drought:AllEducation:All:AllHealth:Child Health and Behaviour:AllRural:All:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:NSW:AllAustralia:NSW:Bourke 2840Australia:NSW:Broken Hill 2880Australia:NSW:Dubbo 2830Australia:NSW:Goulburn 2580Australia:NSW:Griffith 2680Australia:NSW:Gunnedah 2380Australia:NSW:Moree 2400Australia:NSW:Muswellbrook 2333Australia:NSW:Orange 2800Australia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Australia:NSW:Wagga Wagga 2650Australia:NSW:Walgett 2832Australia:NSW:Wollongong 2500Australia:QLD:Barcaldine 4725Australia:QLD:Bedourie 4829Australia:QLD:Blackall 4472Australia:QLD:Boulia 4829Australia:QLD:Charleville 4470Australia:QLD:Cunnamulla 4490Australia:QLD:Hughenden 4821Australia:QLD:Longreach 4730Australia:QLD:Mount Isa 4825Australia:QLD:Quilpie 4480Australia:QLD:St George 4487Australia:QLD:Windorah 4481Australia:QLD:Winton 4735Australia:SA:Cleve 5640Australia:SA:Darke Peak 5642Australia:SA:Elliston 5670Australia:SA:Kadina 5554Australia:SA:Kimba 5641Australia:SA:Marree 5733Australia:SA:Orroroo 5431Australia:SA:Peterborough 5422Australia:SA:Pinnaroo 5304Australia:SA:Port Pirie 5540Australia:SA:Streaky Bay 5680Australia:SA:Whyalla 5600Australia:SA:Yunta 5440Australia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Ensay 3895Australia:VIC:Orbost 3888Australia:VIC:Sale 3850Wendy HickWendy HickABC Canberra: Toby Hunt: ABC Canberra: Toby Hunt-26.615 144.2683Greyhound bus ban on unaccompanied passengers under 15 angers rural parentshttps://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2018-08-06/changes-to-travel-policy-angers-rural-parents/10076956?source=rss
Greyhound Australia will no longer accept unaccompanied passengers under 15, upsetting parents who rely on the coaches to get their children to school.Tue, 07 Aug 2018 11:04:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201808\4880148.xmlABC Goulburn MurraycanberrasoutheastnswbrokenhillcoffscoastwesternplainsnorthcoastupperhunternewcastlecentralwestmidnorthcoastsydneynewenglandillawarraalicespringsdarwinkatherinebrisbanewidebayfarnorthtropicsunshinenorthwestcapricorniagoldcoastsouthqldnorthqldadelaidesoutheastsaeyrenorthandwestriverlandballaratcentralvicwesternvicmelbournemilduraswanhillgippslandsheppartonsouthwestvicgoulburnmurraykimberleyBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Road TransportCommunity and Society:Family and Children:ChildrenCommunity and Society:Youth:AllEducation:Access To Education:AllLifestyle and Leisure:Travel and Tourism:Travel Health and SafetyAustralia:ACT:Canberra 2600Australia:NSW:Bega 2550Australia:NSW:Broken Hill 2880Australia:NSW:Coffs Harbour 2450Australia:NSW:Dubbo 2830Australia:NSW:Lismore 2480Australia:NSW:Muswellbrook 2333Australia:NSW:Newcastle 2300Australia:NSW:Orange 2800Australia:NSW:Port Macquarie 2444Australia:NSW:Sydney 2000Australia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Australia:NSW:Wollongong 2500Australia:NT:Alice Springs 0870Australia:NT:Darwin 0800Australia:NT:Katherine 0850Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558Australia:QLD:Mount Isa 4825Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Southport 4215Australia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810Australia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:SA:Mount Gambier 5290Australia:SA:Port Lincoln 5606Australia:SA:Port Pirie 5540Australia:SA:Renmark 5341Australia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Bendigo 3550Australia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Mildura 3500Australia:VIC:Sale 3850Australia:VIC:Shepparton 3630Australia:VIC:Warrnambool 3280Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690Australia:WA:Broome 6725Australia:WA:Kununurra 6743Jimmy, Lisa and Annie MagoffinJimmy, Lisa and Annie MagoffinABC News: Caitlyn Gribbin: ABC News: Caitlyn Gribbin-36.6755 149.8406Boy, 5, dies after falling on stairs at a Wodonga primary schoolhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-09-07/boy-dies-after-falling-on-stairs-at-victorian-primary-school/7824142?source=rss
A five-year-old boy dies after falling on stairs at a Wodonga primary school in Victoria's north-east.Wed, 07 Sep 2016 18:41:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201609\4534652.xmlABC Goulburn MurraygoulburnmurrayCommunity and Society:Family and Children:ChildrenDisasters and Accidents:Accidents:AllAustralia:NSW:Albury 2640Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690-36.1217 146.885Wangaratta grandmothers join protest against detention of refugee childrenhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-03-16/wangaratta-grandmothers-protest-against-refugee-kids'-detention/7250378?source=rss
A national campaign to release children from refugee detention shifted its focus to Wangaratta, in north-east Victoria, yesterday afternoon.Wed, 16 Mar 2016 13:01:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201603\4426051.xmlABC Goulburn MurraysheppartongoulburnmurrayCommunity and Society:Family and Children:ChildrenCommunity and Society:Immigration:RefugeesGovernment and Politics:Activism and Lobbying:AllAustralia:VIC:Shepparton 3630Australia:VIC:Wangaratta 3677Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690Children's drawing from detention centreChildren's drawing from detention centreABC News: ABC News-36.36 146.3193Caring Eckerts stress Albury's foster family shortagehttps://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2014/09/17/4089624.htm?source=rss
Janie Eckert says it was an "overwhelming" feeling the first time a foster child spent a night in the Lavington house she shares with her husband, Tim.Thu, 18 Sep 2014 09:07:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201409\4089624.xmlABC Goulburn MurraygoulburnmurrayCommunity and Society:Charities and Community Organisations:AllHuman Interest:People:AllCommunity and Society:Family and Children:ChildrenCommunity and Society:Family and Children:ParentingCommunity and Society:Family and Children:FamilyCommunity and Society:Regional:AllAustralia:NSW:Albury 2640Australia:NSW:Lavington 2641Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690Caring coupleLavington couple Tim and Janie Eckert became foster parents more than a decade ago when they found out they were unable to have children.Nick FogartyABC Goulburn Murray: Nick FogartyTim and Janie Eckert speak to Nick FogartyLavington couple Tim and Janie Eckert have been foster carers for more than a decade. Some children have lived with them for years, but others have stayed for as little as 24 hours.Nick Fogarty-36.0398 146.9245Eating disorders seen in primary school children: dieticianhttps://www.abc.net.au/local/audio/2014/07/24/4053236.htm?source=rss
An Albury-Wodonga dietician says the age at which some children develop eating disorders just keeps getting younger.Thu, 24 Jul 2014 17:39:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201407\4053236.xmlABC Goulburn MurraygoulburnmurrayHealth:Diseases and Disorders:Eating DisordersHuman Interest:People:AllCommunity and Society:Family and Children:ChildrenAustralia:NSW:Albury 2640Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690Primary children suffering eating disordersDieticians say some children are developing eating disorders at an increasingly young age.Giulio SagginABC News: Giulio SagginKerryn O'Brien speaks to Bronwen O'SheaAlbury-Wodonga dietician Kerryn O'Brien says some children of primary school age are now displaying eating disorder behaviour.Nick Fogarty-36.1217 146.885Big food helpings given small serve in Benallahttps://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2014/07/07/4040781.htm?source=rss
Country pubs aren't usually known for their small food servings, but a new project in Benalla hopes to change the dining landscape.Mon, 07 Jul 2014 13:23:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201407\4040781.xmlABC Goulburn MurraygoulburnmurraysheppartonBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Food and BeverageGovernment and Politics:Local Government:AllHealth:Obesity:AllLifestyle and Leisure:Food and Cooking:AllCommunity and Society:Family and Children:ChildrenAustralia:VIC:Benalla 3672Australia:VIC:Shepparton 3630Australia:VIC:Thoona 3726Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690Smaller servingsAs part of a new project aimed at tackling obesity in Benalla, restaurants and pubs are being encouraged to decrease food portion sizes.Gabriel BouysAFP: Gabriel Bouys-36.5526 145.983Councils urged to unite in kindy funding fighthttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-05-22/councils-urged-to-unite-in-kindy-funding-fight/5469732?source=rss
The Indigo Shire Council is urging its fellow councils across the region to join it in lobbying the Federal Government for funding, to avoid significant increases in kindergarten fees.Thu, 22 May 2014 11:01:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201405\4009733.xmlABC Goulburn MurraygoulburnmurraysheppartonCommunity and Society:Family and Children:Child CareCommunity and Society:Family and Children:ChildrenGovernment and Politics:Activism and Lobbying:AllGovernment and Politics:Federal Government:AllGovernment and Politics:Local Government:AllGovernment and Politics:Programs and Initiatives:AllAustralia:VIC:Beechworth 3747Australia:VIC:Shepparton 3630Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690-36.3598 146.6846Stranger danger cases trigger warning to parentshttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-11-01/stranger-danger-cases-trigger-warning-to-parents/5063086?source=rss
Albury police have issued a warning to parents after two children were approached by strangers over the past two days.Fri, 01 Nov 2013 11:07:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201311\3881977.xmlABC Goulburn MurraysheppartongoulburnmurrayCommunity and Society:Family and Children:ChildrenLaw, Crime and Justice:All:AllAustralia:VIC:Shepparton 3630Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690-36.1217 146.885Foster family demand blamed on family breakdownhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-07-26/foster-family-demand-blamed-on-family-breakdown/4844880?source=rss
Family breakdown is being cited as one of the major causes of an increase in the number of children requiring urgent placement with foster families.Fri, 26 Jul 2013 12:02:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201307\3811672.xmlABC Goulburn MurraysheppartongoulburnmurrayCommunity and Society:Family and Children:AllCommunity and Society:Family and Children:ChildrenCommunity and Society:Family and Children:FamilyAustralia:VIC:Shepparton 3630Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690-36.1217 146.885RACV warns against leaving kids alone in carhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-07-11/racv-warns-against-leaving-kids-alone-in-car/4813708?source=rss
Authorities are warning parents to be more aware of the dangers of leaving their children alone in a car, even during the winter months.Thu, 11 Jul 2013 10:17:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201307\3800722.xmlABC Goulburn MurraysheppartongoulburnmurrayCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Family and Children:BabiesCommunity and Society:Family and Children:ChildrenLaw, Crime and Justice:All:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Crime:AllAustralia:VIC:Shepparton 3630Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690-36.1217 146.885Police investigate attempted abduction at Wodongahttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-05-08/police-investigate-attempted-abduction/4677204?source=rss
Police are investigating an attempted child abduction at Wodonga, in northern Victoria, on Monday night.Wed, 08 May 2013 12:44:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201305\3754550.xmlABC Goulburn MurraysheppartongoulburnmurrayCommunity and Society:Family and Children:ChildrenLaw, Crime and Justice:Crime:AllAustralia:VIC:Shepparton 3630Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690-36.1217 146.885Parents urged to be cyber safety awarehttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-01-17/parents-urged-to-be-cyber-safety-aware/4468514?source=rss
A leading cyber safety expert says parents need to play a greater role in protecting their children from internet predators.Thu, 17 Jan 2013 09:09:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201301\3671181.xmlABC Goulburn MurrayballaratcentralvicwesternvicmilduraswanhillgippslandsheppartongoulburnmurrayCommunity and Society:Family and Children:AllCommunity and Society:Family and Children:ChildrenCommunity and Society:Family and Children:ParentingInformation and Communication:All:AllAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Bendigo 3550Australia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Mildura 3500Australia:VIC:Sale 3850Australia:VIC:Shepparton 3630Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690-37.4500 146.0833Experts want quad bikes off kids' Christmas listshttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-12-17/experts-want-quad-bikes-off-kids-christmas-list/4431106?source=rss
Experts say quad bikes are not a good Christmas gift for children.Mon, 17 Dec 2012 11:26:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201212\3655932.xmlABC Goulburn MurrayballaratwesternvicmilduraswanhillsheppartongoulburnmurrayCommunity and Society:Family and Children:ChildrenDisasters and Accidents:Accidents:AllAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Mildura 3500Australia:VIC:Shepparton 3630Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690-37.4500 146.0833Trust hopes to boost needy kids' education opportunitieshttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-11-28/trust-hopes-to-boost-needy-kids-education/4395984?source=rss
Upper Murray Family Care hopes the establishment of a new trust will give disadvantaged children in north-east Victoria greater opportunities to succeed in life.Wed, 28 Nov 2012 10:04:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201211\3642614.xmlABC Goulburn MurraysheppartongoulburnmurrayCommunity and Society:Family and Children:ChildrenEducation:All:AllAustralia:VIC:Shepparton 3630Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690-36.1217 146.885Finding hope after losing a childhttps://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2012/07/17/3547698.htm?source=rss
Two Howlong locals want to help others overcome the grief of losing a child.Tue, 17 Jul 2012 16:06:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201207\3547698.xmlABC Goulburn MurraygoulburnmurrayCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Death:AllCommunity and Society:Grief:AllHealth:Mental Health:AllCommunity and Society:Family and Children:ChildrenCommunity and Society:Regional:AllCommunity and Society:Emotions:AllAustralia:NSW:Howlong 2643Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690Louise Cashell and Mike Gardiner want to establish a support group for locals who've lost a childLouise Cashell and Mike Gardiner want to establish a support group for locals who've lost a childBronwen O'SheaABC Local: Bronwen O'SheaLouise Cashell and Mike Gardiner on ABC Goulburn Murray morningsLouise Cashell and Mike Gardiner on ABC Goulburn Murray morningsBronwen O'Shea-35.9807 146.6239Back to school with baby on boardhttps://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2012/01/10/3405315.htm?source=rss
Teenage parents on welfare payments will have to commit to continuing their education or risk having their income support suspended, as part of a Federal Government trial that begins in Shepparton this month.Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:56:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201201\3405315.xmlABC Goulburn MurraysheppartongoulburnmurrayCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Family and Children:AllCommunity and Society:Family and Children:Child CareCommunity and Society:Welfare:AllEducation:All:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Federal Government:AllCommunity and Society:Family and Children:ChildrenCommunity and Society:Family and Children:ParentingCommunity and Society:Family and Children:FamilyGovernment and Politics:Social Policy:AllCommunity and Society:Regional:AllAustralia:VIC:Shepparton 3630Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690Teen parents on welfare must pursue further education or risk losing payments.Teen parents on welfare must meet with Centrelink to discuss further education or risk losing payments.ABC News onlineABC News online: ABC News onlineMarie Coleman and Bill Shorten on the tougher welfare requirements for teenage mums in Shepparton.Marie Coleman and Bill Shorten on the tougher welfare requirements for teenage mums in Shepparton.Bronwen Wade-36.382 145.3974New laws close underage drinking legal loopholehttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-11-03/new-laws-close-underage-drinking-legal-loophole/3620276?source=rss
A new law aimed at preventing underage binge drinking has come into effect.Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:33:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201111\3355448.xmlABC Goulburn MurrayballaratcentralvicwesternvicmilduraswanhillgippslandsheppartongoulburnmurrayCommunity and Society:Drugs and Substance Abuse:AllCommunity and Society:Family and Children:ChildrenLaw, Crime and Justice:Laws:AllAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Bendigo 3550Australia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Mildura 3500Australia:VIC:Sale 3850Australia:VIC:Shepparton 3630Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690-37.4500 146.0833Police search for missing mother and newbornhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-10-26/police-search-for-missing-mother-and-newborn/3600844?source=rss
Victoria Police have grave concerns for the welfare of a new mother from Shepparton, who left hospital against medical advice. Wed, 26 Oct 2011 10:45:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201110\3348142.xmlABC Goulburn MurraysheppartongoulburnmurrayCommunity and Society:Family and Children:ChildrenCommunity and Society:Missing Person:AllAustralia:VIC:Shepparton 3630Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690-36.382 145.3974Variety's bash with benefitshttps://www.abc.net.au/local/audio/2011/08/09/3289379.htm?source=rss
Putting the fun into fundraising is what Michael Tracey is helping to do with his Variety Bash car. His efforts, and others like him help support disadvantaged children on the border.Tue, 09 Aug 2011 14:55:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201108\3289379.xmlABC Goulburn MurraysoutheastnswgoulburnmurrayCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Charities and Community Organisations:AllHuman Interest:All:AllHuman Interest:People:AllCommunity and Society:Family and Children:ChildrenCommunity and Society:Charities:AllAustralia:NSW:Lavington 2641Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690Michael Tracey Michael about to get behind the wheel of his flower pot adorned, Bill and Ben themed Holden. Gaye Pattison ABC Goulburn Murray : Gaye Pattison Michael Tracey From the Border to Broome, Michael's travelling more than 5,000 klms for the Variety Bash.Gaye Pattison -36.1217 146.885Young boy awarded for triple-0 callhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/07/23/2962312.htm?source=rss
A young boy from Kialla, near Shepparton in northern Victoria, has been recognised for his role in saving his sick mother. Fri, 23 Jul 2010 12:26:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201007\2962312.xmlABC Goulburn MurraygoulburnmurraysheppartonHealth:Doctors and Medical Professionals:AllHuman Interest:Awards and Prizes:AllCommunity and Society:Family and Children:ChildrenAustralia:VIC:Kialla 3631Australia:VIC:Shepparton 3630Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690-36.4500 145.4167Child pulled unconscious from damhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/04/29/2886049.htm?source=rss
An 18-month-old boy is in a stable condition in hospital after he was pulled unconscious from a dam on a property at Tabilk, north of Seymour.Thu, 29 Apr 2010 14:42:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201004\2886049.xmlABC Goulburn MurraygoulburnmurrayDisasters and Accidents:Accidents:AllDisasters and Accidents:Accidents:HomeDisasters and Accidents:Accidents:MaritimeCommunity and Society:Family and Children:ChildrenAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Tabilk 3607-36.8333 145.1500Mem Fox book readinghttps://www.abc.net.au/local/audio/2009/10/20/2719148.htm?source=rss
Mem Fox, author of Possum Magic, is soon to release her new book, The Goblin and the Empty Chair. Following a reading recorded by ABC Local she talks to Kathy Bedford about the emotion and inspiration of the new book.Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:32:00 +1100\xmlcontent\200910\2719148.xmlABC Goulburn MurrayballaratcentralvicwesternvicmilduraswanhillgippslandgoulburnmurraysouthwestvicArts and Entertainment:All:AllArts and Entertainment:Books (Literature):AllArts and Entertainment:Books (Literature):FantasyCommunity and Society:Family and Children:ChildrenArts and Entertainment:Books (Literature):AuthorCommunity and Society:Family and Children:Children - PreschoolersAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Bendigo 3550Australia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Mildura 3500Australia:VIC:Sale 3850Australia:VIC:Shepparton 3630Australia:VIC:Swan Hill 3585Australia:VIC:Warrnambool 3280Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690Books fill a bookcaseBooks fill a bookcaseKatey NicosiaFlickr: Katey NicosiaMem Fox interview about The Goblin and the Empty ChairCaleb Cluff reads the new Mem Fox book, The Goblin and the Empty Chair. An emotional Mem Fox and Kathy Bedford then talk about the inspiration and development of the touching story.Kathy Bedford-37.5675 143.8509